William Justin Marshall, 43, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
The sentence was handed down by United States District Sherri A. Lydon, who ordered Marshall to serve 120 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to evidence obtained in the investigation, a deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on a car in which Marshall was a passenger. During the stop, a K-9 officer alerted to the car, and a subsequent search revealed a digital scale with a heavy white residue consistent with crack cocaine.
The substance field tested positive for cocaine, and both the driver and Marshall denied ownership. They were charged with possession of crack cocaine and taken to a field office for processing. However, Marshall became defensive and would not allow the officers to do a complete search of him, prompting a request to be taken to the hospital.
At the hospital, police removed Marshall’s shoes and found multiple bags containing fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine, and methamphetamine. This discovery led to the more severe charges that ultimately resulted in his 10-year sentence.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney William K. Witherspoon is prosecuting the case, which highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in South Carolina.
The sentencing of William Justin Marshall serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in drug trafficking activities. The possession and distribution of illicit substances like fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine, and methamphetamine pose significant threats to public health and safety.
As the war on drugs continues, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors remain committed to holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The collaboration between federal and local authorities in this case demonstrates the effectiveness of joint efforts in combating drug-related crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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